What is depression
Depression is a very common mental health problem that affects many people, causing you to have low moods and little interest in things you used to love before which can progress into anger or irritability if left untreated for too long – but there are ways you may be able to help yourself!
It’s straightforward! Don’t hesitate – get professional therapy from a professional counsellor before your symptoms become more severe than they already are. You may also seek the intervention of your general practitioner (GP).
You are more likely to be depressed if you have certain personality traits, such as feelings of low self-esteem or that nothing good will ever happen in life for you. This could be because of the genes passed down from your parents’ generation including early childhood experiences that play a part in shaping your life as you enter adulthood.
The severity of this illness ranges from mild cases where you may just feel sad sometimes for no reason at all, up to the more severe varieties such as feeling like; there’s nothing worthwhile on earth anymore even though others around you tell you differently.
What are the symptoms of depression
Depression can affect people in a wide variety of ways and has been known to produce many different symptoms. The mildest form, you might simply feel constantly and relentlessly low in spirit while the most severe type could leave you feeling suicidal. Below are some of the symptoms; –
- Lack of energy and fatigue
- Suicidal thoughts
- Persistent pessimism
- Sadness
- Feeling of worthlessness
- Gradual loss of interest in things you loved
- Lack of concentration
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep
Depression can take hold of anyone at any time, and it’s important to remember that this illness affects both your body AND mind. It’s neither a weakness nor a lack of a strong will power.
Internally, depression can be felt as an emptiness in the chest and soul. Our minds are powerful tools for creating our own reality; when they’re not working properly, it’s easy for you to believe that what you are thinking in your mind will actually happen when depressed. Your thoughts are not who you are.
There’s no need to suffer in silence. If you’re experiencing any of the several symptoms mentioned above and they have impaired or affected your lifestyle, talk to your doctor right away- he/she can help find out whether it is depression and direct the appropriate resources towards treatment! Alternatively, reach out to us for an immediate diagnosis and intervention.
What are some of the causes of depression?
The cause of depression can be difficult to pinpoint, as it has many different triggers. There is no single cause for this mental health illness. It can occur for a variety of reasons. For some people, upsetting past experiences or stressful life events such as bereavement, divorce and job loss might suffice. Which can lead to feelings of worthlessness. For others the problem may lie within their individual histories or their mindset from growing up in neglectful homes which leads them towards substance abuse and addiction.
Identifying your personal triggers for depression can help you prepare to face the reality and communities in which we live. When you are aware, it becomes easier than ever not only to recognise signs but also to take pre-emptive action and measures to avoid any unwanted experiences such as;-
- Illness
- Rejection
- Lack of sufficient sleep
- Grief
- Financial crises
- Substance consumption
There are treatment options available – all you need to do is find what works best for you! Untreated depression can have a devastating impact on your life. It’s important that you get treatment for this mental health condition, so we don’t lose what makes us human – our feelings!
What is stopping you from treatment?
Do any of the following apply to you?
- You are concerned about your complete privacy
- You dislike taking antidepressants
- You are embarrassed talking about depression
- You deny the facts about your illness
- etc
You’re not alone if you feel like these are your big excuses for not getting treatment. They really do represent a huge mistake and we want to help fix that now!
Stop denying your depression and talk to us right away! I understand where the fear comes from but please don’t let this illness linger untreated. When you are sad, it’s not just a passing mood swing, it creates a lasting effect, providing room and space for other related symptoms. We can help with the symptoms of any minor or major depressive disorder.
Which type of therapy is used for depression
CBT is a form of therapy that helps you to recognise and change the negative thoughts and behaviours that are maintaining your depression. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy have been proven to be effective in providing treatment and relief if you are suffering from depression, helping you to break out from the continuous cycle where you think and see yourself as a failure or as someone without any hope left at all.
At our clinic, we pride ourselves on providing full privacy, an open and judgement free environment for people struggling with depression. All the counsellors here have experience in helping others just like you explore their feelings without being biased or opinionated about it – they want to help provide solutions that will work perfectly well for you as an individual client! They’ll also support your journey towards finding other coping methods when needed; as there’s no one-size fits all therapeutic solution for people with depression
Where is the therapy provided?
Fadi is a certified CBT therapist with her own counselling agency with co-partners. She offers phone, zoom and face-to-face consultations to clients across the United Kingdom from Birmingham West-Midlands in England.
Furthermore, if you’re not local Fadi offers the option of zooming without any geographical boundaries, so it’s never an issue when and if you need help abroad. We are always proud to help at all levels.